Lena Beauchamp
Director of Special Projects
I spent over 30 years as an Enrolled Agent in tax and accounting before retiring and turning fully to art. I love watercolor, but working with soft pastels brings me the most joy. Since joining the art association in 2022, I’ve been inspired daily by the talent in this creative community.
Directors
Carl Bonar
Director of Art Studies/Education
I’ve lived in Laguna Woods since 2020 and volunteer as a studio supervisor. I paint with acrylics and oils, and while my career was in corporate finance, my lifelong passions have been travel, art, and collecting creative works
Linda Diaz
Director of Shows
I’ve been a member of LWAA since 2020 and previously served as Vice President for two years. I now oversee in-studio shows and receptions, coordinate the Community Center Show, and manage small exhibits with the help of a dedicated volunteer team.
Gwenn Ginocchio
Director of Studio Facilities
I’m a retired children’s librarian who moved to California from Chicago in 2014. Since then I’ve gone back to dabbling in art. After a term as corresponding secretary for the art studio I am now taking over the role of Studio Director.
Harry Carpenter
Director of Outreach
I’m a retired National Park Service Ranger with 40 years of service at National Parks across the U.S. Before that, I served as an Army Ranger and combat medic in the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. I hold a BS in Forestry from West Virginia University and an MS in Public Administration from UC Sonoma State. In 1997, I discovered my passion for watercolor painting, using my life experiences as inspiration to create art, despite having minimal formal training.
Gloria Hinrichs
Director of Membership/Technology
I moved to Laguna Woods in mid-2025 after spending my life in Chicago. I directed marketing and creative teams for major organizations including NBC and Tribune Publishing, and also worked as a freelance designer and copywriter. Along with art and photography, I’m passionate about architecture and gardening.